Society & Culture

“The UK Supreme Court engaged at length with the human rights arguments in this case and upheld the McArthurs’ rights to freedom of expression and religion. It was disappointing to see another attempt to undermine those rights, so it is a relief that the attempt has failed” - CPost

“There are three flagpoles outside Boston City Hall. One flies the United States flag. Another flies the Massachusetts state flag. What can – and can’t – fly from the third is an issue being taken up by the Supreme Court.” - The Conversation

“Some might dismiss the Christian symbols at the insurrection—not only signs but prayers ‘in Jesus’ name’ right next to a horn-wearing shaman….

“Lies about the validity of the election prompted the riots at the Capitol, and the events of the day spurred even more falsehoods” - The Dispatch

“…it is highly probable that, between 2050 and 2060 our species will reach a population peak close to 9.5 billion, which will then begin to fall… . It is worth spending some time thinking about the consequences of this population change.” - Public Discourse

“A year later, here’s a look back at how Americans saw the events of Jan. 6 and how some partisan divisions grew wider over time.” - Pew

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, China Olympics, midterm elections, Russia v. Ukraine, elections in France and Brazil - BPNews

“…the foremost fear in the U.S. (for the sixth year in a row) is fear of ‘corrupt government officials.’ It’s a fear shared by Republicans (84.6 percent) and Democrats (77.8 percent) alike… the next highest-ranking fear (‘people I love dying’) is a full 20 points lower.” - TGC

“In this new election year, there will be a pitched battle between Republicans and Democrats. But there will also be one among Republicans and Democrats. Which Republicans will refuse to condemn their friends and defy the mob? Which Democrats will reject partisianship and stick up for principled Republicans who are defending the rule of law?” - The Dispatch

“One might debate whether it is morally permissible to benefit from evil deeds, such as an abortion in 1973 in which one had no role or input, but before getting to that topic in moral theology, we should all get the basic facts right…” - CPost